Cairo, Egypt

(Formerly Cairo, United Arab Republic)
MCESG Region 7 (MSGBn Company G) (HQMC F Company)
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COUNTRY INFORMATION

Source: Dept of State (history.state.gov)
February 22, 1958: Egypt and Syria united to form a new state, the United Arab Republic (UAR).
February 25, 1958: The United States recognized the UAR (Capital was established in Cairo)
- American Embassy in Damascus was reclassified as a Consulate General. Syria seceded from the Union in 1961;
- Egypt continued to be known officially as the “United Arab Republic” until 1971.
April 26, 1922: Diplomatic relations between US & Egypt were established
June 6, 1967: The United Arab Republic severed diplomatic relations with the United States (Wikipedia: Arab-Israeli War.)
June 7, 1967: A U.S. Interests Section was established in the Spanish Embassy in Cairo
February 28, 1974: Resume diplomatic relations.

Presidential visits to Egypt
List of Travels SECSTATE to Egypt
List of US Ambassadors to Egypt
List of Natural Disasters to Egypt
List of Terrorist events in Egypt

US Embassy: Egypt / (Facebook-US Embassy Cairo)
Britannica: Egypt / Cairo
Google: Egypt / Cairo
CIA World Factbook: Egypt
Wikipedia: Egypt / Cairo
WikiTravel: Egypt / Cairo
DOS History: Egypt
DOS Travel: Egypt
Time: Egypt
Weather: Egypt
Phrase Book: Egyptian
Languages: Egypt
Google News: Egypt

DETACHMENT HISTORY

2012
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

2011
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

2006
Detachment Commander:
MSgt. Colbert Flagg
Watchstanders:
Tony Albert II,

2005
Detachment Commander:
MSgt. Colbert Flagg A/: SSgt. Harry G. Taylor, Jr.
Watchstanders:
Tony Albert II, Michael McCartney,

Washington Post: Banned Group Leads Desent in Egypt

2004
Detachment Commander:
SSgt Brown / Louis Martinez /
Eric Porter
A/: SSgt. Harry G. Taylor, Jr.
Watchstanders:
Willie Ball,
Jeffrey D. Glessing,
William Hendrix,
William Kuhn,
Evan Liberty,
John Lynn,
Michael McCartney,
Jesse Lee Michaud,
Joshua Miller,
Kevin Plamisano,
Sgt Powell,
Sgt Smith,

2003
Detachment Commander:
SSgt Brown
Louis Martinez
Eric Porter
Watchstanders:
Willie Ball,
William Hendrix,
William Kuhn,
Evan Liberty,
Cesar Lopez,
John Lynn,
Jesse Lee Michaud,
Joshua Miller,
Kevin Plamisano,
Sgt Powell,
Sgt Smith,

2002
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Sgt. Joseph Ascone,
Omar Collazo,
Kevin J. Kern,
Nicholas Alan Lemich,
Cesar Lopez,
Jason T. Smith,

2001
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Cpl. Joseph Ascone,
Omar Collazo,
Kevin J. Kern,
Nicholas Alan Lemich
Chandara Sam,

2000
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Alan R. Albrecht,
Nicholas Alan Lemich
Eduardo A. Sanchez,

1999
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Alan R. Albrecht,
Jeremiah W. Batista,
Sgt Cox,
Angel L. Oliverasoto,
Misty Phillips,
Eduardo A. Sanchez,
Derrick Tolliver Cairo 99-00 / Dar Es Salaam 01-02 ,
Carisa Tucker,
Jimmy Q. Vest,

1998
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Caz Baca,
Tom Gazi,
Sgt Hughes,
Linda McClure,
Angel L. Oliverasoto,
Tony Paone,
John P. Phillips,
Sgt Smoger,
Derrick Washington,
Gary Williams,
Michael Zak,

1997
Detachment Commander:
Rene Briones Cairo 95-97
Watchstanders:
Michael N. Hanes,
Gordon Ladds,
John P. Phillips,
Michael Zak,

1996
Detachment Commander:
Rene Briones Cairo 95-97
Watchstanders:
William Aupperlee,
Terry Cooney,
Michael N. Hanes,
David Herrera,
Gordon Ladds,
Patrick L. O'Connor,
Dana Ogle,
Jonathon Wood,

1995
Detachment Commander:
RRene Briones Cairo 95-97
Watchstanders:
Burke E. Cochrane, Cairo 94-95
Terry Cooney,
David Herrera,
John P. Nolan,
Patrick L. O'Connor,
Dana Ogle, 94-95
Jonathon Wood

1994
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Burke E. Cochrane, Cairo 94-95
John P. Nolan,
Patrick L. O'Connor,
Maury Osbourne,

1993
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
John P. Nolan,
Maury Osbourne,
Sgt. Dennis Webb,
Shane Zerbe, Cairo 92-93

1992
Detachment Commander:
GySgt. Carlos Rivera /
Watchstanders:
Anthony J. Airgood Tokyo 89-91 Cairo 91-92,
Steven J. Albanese,
Jason R. Martin,
Cpl. John Odom,
Sean P. Ravenel,
Paul Snyder,
Maurice Joseph Tschorsnig (Alexandria), Cairo 91-92
Sgt. Dennis Webb,
Shane Zerbe, Cairo 92-93

1991
Detachment Commander:
GySgt. Carlos Rivera
Watchstanders:
Steven J. Albanese,
Brett Dickerson,
Jason R. Martin,
Kavin Miller, Cpl.
John Odom,
Sean P. Ravenel,
Bradley James Smith,
Paul Snyder, Maurice
Joseph Tschorsnig (Alexandria),
Vanhoozer, Ken (Alexandria),
Sgt. Dennis Webb,
Shane Zerbe,:
Jason R. Martin,
Anthony J. Airgood Tokyo 89-91 Cairo 91-92

1974
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

Historical Note: (Source: Wikipedia) Egypt severed diplomatic relations with the U.S. during the Six-Day War. N
During the interruption of relations, the U.S. was represented by a U.S. Interests Section in the Embassy of Spain.

1971
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

Historical Note: Command change Fox Co., HQMC / RMO Region 2 to MSGBn / Company B.
Egypt continued to be known officially as the United Arab Republic until 1971.

1977
RSO: Brendon Patrick O'Hanlon- deceased 1939-2017
(Tribute:Smore.com) (Find-a-Grave) (Book Author: Passport to Terror) (LinkedIn)
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Robert K. Bridge,
Gerhard "Chip" Marion Currier,
James G. Frye Jr. (Alexandria),
Kenneth W. Hall Jr.,
Jose "Hondo" A. Hernandez,
Al Kelleher,
Philip Simoes (Alexandria),
Michael J Snyder

January 20th
Historical Note: Served in Cairo 1976-77.
Egyptian "bread riots" had all MSGs on full alert, fully armed on the Embassy compound and on rooftops ready to defend the Embassy in Jan 1977.
See article at: wikipedia.org1977 Egyptian bread riots
Source: Michael J SnyderMichael J Snyder

1976
NCOIC:
WATCHSTANDERS:
Michael J Snyder
James G. Frye Jr. (Alexandria)

1974
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Bob Gregory,

February 28: Embassy in Cairo was reestablished

1967
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: William J. Daughery,

Historical Note:
Jun 10, 1967, the United Arab Republic having severed diplomatic relations with the U.S
David G. Nes was serving as Charge'd'Affaires ad interim when the break in relations occurred.
A U. S. Interests Section was established in the Spanish Embassy on Jun 7, 1967. Principal Officers were: Donald C. Bergus, Sep 1967 - Feb 1972; Joseph N. Greene Jr. , Feb 1972 - Jul 1973, and Herman Eilts, Nov 1973 - Feb 1974.

Historical Note: Syria seceded from the UAR

1966
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
L/Cpl Applegate,
Cpl Cecil, William J. Daughery,
L/Cpl Gingerich,
Cpl Polewczk,

1965
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Reynold L. Johnson,

1964
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Reynold L. Johnson,
L/Cpl Lett,
Robert Strong,

1963
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Reynold L. Johnson,
Robert Strong,

1962
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
L/Cpl Castile,
L/Cpl Georges,
Reynold L. Johnson,
Robert Strong,

1961
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Joseph A. Clapp,
David J. Spellman,

1960
NCOIC:
J. S. Baker
Watchstanders:
Joseph A. Clapp,
W. L. Graham,
David J. Spellman,

1959
NCOIC: Richard Moran
Watchstanders:
Philip A Anderson,
Thomas A. Butler,
Joseph A. Clapp,
David J. Spellman,
Ed Vasgerdsian (IMDB) Cairo 57-59

1958
NCOIC: Richard Moran
Watchstanders:
Philip A Anderson,
Neil R. Huff,
Dan Kelly,
Ed Vasgerdsian (IMDB) Cairo 57-59
Walter Zipcus Cairo 56-58

(Leatherneck Magazine-Pg52)
Historical Note: (Source: Wikipedia) Egypt and Syria united to form a new state, the United Arab Republic (UAR)
The U.S. embassy in Damascus was reclassified as a consulate general.

1957
NCOIC: Richard Moran
Watchstanders:
Neil R. Huff,
Dan Kelly,
Ed Vasgerdsian (IMDB) Cairo 57-59
Walter Zipcus Cairo 56-58

1956
Region 2 Commanding Officer:
Capt. Forest J. Hunt,
NCOIC: Richard Moran
Watchstanders:
Thomas A. Butler,
George Dale Deen,
Neil R. Huff,
Dan Kelly,
John E. Kjos,
Ed Vasgerdsian ,
Walter Zipcus Cairo 56-58

1955
Region 2 Commanding Officer:
Capt. Forest J. Hunt,
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Thomas A. Butler,
Neil R. Huff,

1954
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Thomas A. Butler,
Ron Harwood,

Historical Note: Command change HQBn, HQMC / RMO Region 2 to Fox Co., HQMC / RMO Region 2.

1953
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Ron Harwood,

1952
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Ron Harwood,

Historical Note: July 23 - (Source: InfoPlease) King Farouk of Egypt is ousted by a military coup (July 23).

1951
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
William E. "Bill" Bainter, Ron Harwood,

1950
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
William E. "Bill" Bainter,

1949
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: William E. "Bill" Bainter,

1455 BC
Historical Note: While on liberty, Ed Vasgerdsian meets Moses in the desert